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Turnip Puff Recipe

“My family would never eat turnips until I served them this way,” says Debbie Henry from Phelpston, Ontario. This downsized version goes well with turkey, ham or roast beef.
TIP: A pound of turnips yields about 2 cups chopped.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.YIELD:3 servings

Ingredients

3 cups cubed peeled turnips

1 tablespoon butter

1 egg

4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

Dash ground nutmeg

TOPPING:

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

1.Place turnips in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash with butter. Cool slightly.